What do I need to use RMUez Net?

LaptopThe quick and easy answer is that if you have a recent notebook computer with built in wireless, then you may not need anything at all. But more than likely you will benefit from some type of external antenna.

If you have a multiple PC situation using a router you will need to implement a wireless bridge (see below).

If necessary, RMU has the "extra" equipment in stock. The equipment is available for purchase or rental.


Wireless Bridges
Strix Systems Access/One® Network Edge Wireless System (EWS) 150

Bridge 150Strix Systems Access/One® Network Edge Wireless System (EWS) 150, powered by Strix DMA™, is the industry’s highest powered mesh network extension for the longest reach of any indoor wireless mesh network CPE. A perfect fit for carriers, municipalities, public safety agencies and enterprises, the compact EWS 150 builds on Strix customer successes. Multi-megabit, multi-RF, multi-channel mesh extension is unique in the industry supporting a broad range of voice, video and data applications delivering the highest performance and seemless mobility. Strix adds the latest in Strix DMA™ technology into this compact unit with Quality of Service (QoS) provided by Strix mesh network and Wireless Equivalency Protocol (WEP) for secured client connectivity. While wireless-enabled laptops and other wireless devices don’t provide adequate power to communicate with outdoor mesh networks, the EWS 150 offers a four-fold increase in power, penetration and performance for the most excellent network experience. By improving signal strength, the mesh network is quickly detected, optimal channels selected and the client connection secured. All Strix Access/One are self configuring, enable interference mitigation, provide network resiliency, and offer built-in troubleshooting tools and remote upgradeability for the most demanding environments. The EWS 150 is available for world-wide deployment and is the best choice when you demand the highest performance.

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RMU Purchase Price for the Strix 150 - $150.00
RMU Rental Price for the Strix 150 - $5.00 per month


AirEther™ CB54

The AirEther™ CB54, CB54E, CB5418 are low cost outdoor residential Customer Premise Equipments (CPE), and the products are manufactured with an IP67 certified weatherproof enclosure for Near Line of Sight conditions. The radio performance of the AirEther CB54, CB54E, and CB5418 are designed and optimized for long range and high throughput wireless communications based on the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards.

The AirEther CB54, CB54E, CB5418 Outdoor Wireless Client Bridges offer a high performance, robust, and extensive wireless coverage area that is an ideal outdoor Wireless Client Bridge solution for operating in a bridge-to- bridge mode and supporting point-to-point topology.

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RMU Purchase Price for the CB54 - $200.00
RMU Rental Price for the CB54 - $5.00 per month


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